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Who do you think is the Greatest Supernatural Detective in comic?

JohnathanConstantineJohnathanConstantine Posts: 436
edited August 2012 in Comics Talk Community - The On Topic Forum
As those on the novel thread know, I've been on a Dresden Files marathon where I hit upon this question

'Who exactly is the greatest supernatural detective in comics?'

I've got a list myself that seemed to just expand on and on.

So, add characters I've missed and try and pick the best one. When that happens I think I'll try and get a poll up so we can figure it out.

The List

John Constantine, Hellblazer, Vertigo
Harry Dresden, Dresden Files, Dynamite Entertainment
Hellboy, Hellboy, Dark Horse
BPRD, Hellboy/BPRD, Dark Horse
Lobster Johnson, Hellboy/BPRD/Lobster Johnson, Dark Horse
Sir Edward Grey, Hellboy/BPRD/Witchfinder, Dark Horse
Deadman, Deadman, DC
Mina Murray, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vertigo
Solomon Kane, Solomon Kane, Dark Horse
Ghost, Ghost, Dark Horse
Ghost Rider / Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider, Marvel
Ghost Rider / Danny Ketch, Ghost Rider, Marvel
Blade, Blade, Marvel
Hannibal Kane, Marvel
Bloodstone, Marvel
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    random73random73 Posts: 2,318
    Does Archie from Crossgen's Ruse count?
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    random73random73 Posts: 2,318
    Does Detective chimp count? And would you consider Dr. Fate and the Phantom Stranger "investigators"?
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    TorchsongTorchsong Posts: 2,794
    Batman. The answer is always Batman. :)

    From that list, I'd put Constantine up there, definitely.

    The greatest supernatural investigators are the Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, of course, but I realize they may not be as widely read as the above names.
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    steve_bryantsteve_bryant Posts: 96
    Hellboy. The answer is always Hellboy. :)
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    LibraryBoyLibraryBoy Posts: 1,803
    Chance Falconer from James Robinson's Leave it to Chance
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    wrecking_crewwrecking_crew Posts: 33
    Zatara

    Doctor 13...he's so steadfast in his Scully-ness that magic doesn't work on him. Also, hot daughter*

    G-men from Hell.



    *well, pre-New 52 anyway
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    HexHex Posts: 944
    random73 said:

    Does Detective chimp count?

    Detective Chimp would be first on my list.
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    DennisCuzinskiDennisCuzinski Posts: 265
    Well, she is not in comics (yet -- look for that in 2013), but I would give the nod to Misty Johnson, Supernatural Dick... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HB1WFK
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    TorchsongTorchsong Posts: 2,794
    There is one, and only one, supernatural investigation team to rule them all:

    Fred Jones
    Daphne Blake
    Velma Dinkley
    Norville Rogers
    and a certain Great Dane (no not Marmaduke!) we all love.

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    Mr_CosmicMr_Cosmic Posts: 3,200
    Torchsong said:

    There is one, and only one, supernatural investigation team to rule them all:

    Fred Jones
    Daphne Blake
    Velma Dinkley
    Norville Rogers
    and a certain Great Dane (no not Marmaduke!) we all love.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr4Ek08FEFs
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    JohnathanConstantineJohnathanConstantine Posts: 436
    edited August 2012
    Detective chimp would count @random73, but I would consider Dr Fate & Dr Strange as societies first.

    I also changed the thread's title to 'detective'. It's more about discovering & solving mysteries than spell power.
    random73 said:

    Does Archie from Crossgen's Ruse count?

    Anyone from any publisher at any time would work, for me.

    BTw, after reading Artifacts #19 I think Tom Judge neededs to be added to the list. Any conjecture?

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    JohnathanConstantineJohnathanConstantine Posts: 436
    edited August 2012
    The List Revised

    John Constantine, Hellblazer, Vertigo
    Harry Dresden, Dresden Files, Dynamite Entertainment
    Hellboy, Hellboy, Dark Horse
    BPRD, Hellboy/BPRD, Dark Horse
    Lobster Johnson, Hellboy/BPRD/Lobster Johnson, Dark Horse
    Sir Edward Grey, Hellboy/BPRD/Witchfinder, Dark Horse
    Deadman, Deadman, DC
    Mina Murray, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vertigo
    Solomon Kane, Solomon Kane, Dark Horse
    Ghost, Ghost, Dark Horse
    Ghost Rider / Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider, Marvel
    Ghost Rider / Danny Ketch, Ghost Rider, Marvel
    Blade, Blade, Marvel
    Hannibal Kane, Marvel
    Bloodstone, Marvel

    Additions
    Sara Pezzini, Bearer of Witchblade Witchblade, Top Cow
    Tom Judge, Bearer of the Rapture Witchblade/Artifacts, Top Cow
    Detective Chimp DC
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    TorchsongTorchsong Posts: 2,794
    If you're going to throw Pezzini in there you should also throw in The Magdalena (Patience)
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    DoctorDoomDoctorDoom Posts: 2,586
    Detective Chimp.
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    EarthGBillyEarthGBilly Posts: 362
    Yeah, I gotta go with Detective Chimp. I mean, he and Batman consult each other, so he's gotta be up there.
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    JohnathanConstantineJohnathanConstantine Posts: 436
    edited August 2012
    The List Revised

    John Constantine, Hellblazer, Vertigo
    Harry Dresden, Dresden Files, Dynamite Entertainment
    Hellboy, Hellboy, Dark Horse
    BPRD, Hellboy/BPRD, Dark Horse
    Lobster Johnson, Hellboy/BPRD/Lobster Johnson, Dark Horse
    Sir Edward Grey, Hellboy/BPRD/Witchfinder, Dark Horse
    Deadman, Deadman, DC
    Mina Murray, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vertigo
    Solomon Kane, Solomon Kane, Dark Horse
    Ghost, Ghost, Dark Horse
    Ghost Rider / Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider, Marvel
    Ghost Rider / Danny Ketch, Ghost Rider, Marvel
    Blade, Blade, Marvel
    Hannibal Kane, Marvel
    Bloodstone, Marvel
    Sara Pezzini, Bearer of Witchblade Witchblade, Top Cow
    Tom Judge, Bearer of the Rapture Witchblade/Artifacts, Top Cow
    Detective Chimp DC

    Additions
    Doctor 13, DC
    Archie, Ruse, Crossgen
    The Magdalena, Top Cow
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    Chuck_MelvilleChuck_Melville Posts: 3,003
    Frankly, I would have handed it to Jim Corrigan, the Spectre -- who was not only an investigator, but jury, judge and executioner as well.
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    JohnathanConstantineJohnathanConstantine Posts: 436
    edited August 2012
    The List Revised

    John Constantine, Hellblazer, Vertigo
    Harry Dresden, Dresden Files, Dynamite Entertainment
    Hellboy, Hellboy, Dark Horse
    BPRD, Hellboy/BPRD, Dark Horse
    Lobster Johnson, Hellboy/BPRD/Lobster Johnson, Dark Horse
    Sir Edward Grey, Hellboy/BPRD/Witchfinder, Dark Horse
    Deadman, Deadman, DC
    Mina Murray, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vertigo
    Solomon Kane, Solomon Kane, Dark Horse
    Ghost, Ghost, Dark Horse
    Ghost Rider / Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider, Marvel
    Ghost Rider / Danny Ketch, Ghost Rider, Marvel
    Blade, Blade, Marvel
    Hannibal Kane, Marvel
    Bloodstone, Marvel
    Sara Pezzini, Bearer of Witchblade Witchblade, Top Cow
    Tom Judge, Bearer of the Rapture Witchblade/Artifacts, Top Cow
    Detective Chimp DC
    Kim Corrigan/The Spectre, DC
    Doctor 13, DC
    Archie, Ruse, Crossgen
    The Magdalena, Top Cow
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